Live-In Carer (Driver)

Home Instead Senior Care; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Ivybridge seeks kind and compassionate Live-In Carers. Your role will involve supporting clients with daily activities, meal preparation, and personal care to maintain their independence. Join a supportive team offering competitive pay between £900 and £1080 per week, along with training, regular clients, and various perks. Candidates must possess a driving license and DBS certification.

Benefits

Weekly food expenses

Ongoing support from operations staff

Paid annual holiday

Referral programme

24/7 support

No uniform policy

Work perks and rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the UK.
• Experience of at least 2 years in live-in care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and assist with medication.
• Provide general house duties and personal care.
• Take clients on outings and appointments.
• Document daily activities and report changes in wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate individuals

Experience with dementia

Education

Driving license and own car

Tools

DBS

Job description

Home Instead Ivybridge is a CQC-rated OUTSTANDING, family-run care provider committed to delivering exceptional home care and companionship services for older people across Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock, and the South Hams area. Our passionate team takes pride in offering high-quality, personalised support, backed by award-winning training and a strong reputation for excellence. We carefully match Carers with clients based on mutual interests and hobbies, helping to foster trust and meaningful connections.

A full driving licence, your own car and business class 1 car insuranceare essential to support client transport.

Home Instead – Ivybridge and South Hams is actively looking for Live-In Carers for several posts, working on a flexible weekly rota.

We are looking for kind, compassionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of our clients. As a Live-In Carer, you’ll reside in a client’s home and provide a range of professional support services tailored to their needs, helping clients maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Our Live-In roles are ideal for those seeking a change of scene from outside the local area, as well as for those living locally. We offer flexible contracts that allow you to take on additional work during breaks from your Live-In role, helping you stay connected and continue supporting your community.

For further information and to apply, please click on the link or call us on 01752 938220.

Qualifications

• We provide fully funded award-winning training
• Experience working with people living with dementia is valuable but not essential
• Must be able to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• General house duties
• Personal care
• Outings/ appointments
• Document daily activities and report any changes or causes for concern in a client’s needs or living conditions on our app.
• Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff.
• Know when to seek help and advice for their client’s safety and wellbeing.

What we offer our Live-In carers

Boasting a salary of £900 - £1080 per week, PLUS a host of additional financial, work and social perks. As an officially outstanding home care provider and 5 Star Employer in care, you would be joining a great team!

• Weekly food expenses
• Two hour break cover
• Ongoing support from our locally based operations team
• Regular clients
• City & Guild accredited Dementia and End of Life courses
• Paid annual holiday
• Referral programme
• Insurance
• Rewards scheme and enhanced employee support line.
• 24/7 support to Care Assistants from the start of your journey with Home Instead
• No uniform policy – breaking down the barriers between Care Assistant and client
• Provide PPE

The role of Live-In Carer is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure and successful references.

Please contact us on 01752 938220.

Physical Setting

Live-in

Shift

10-hour shift

Application question

Are you able to start working in November?

Experience

Live-in care: 2 years

Licence/Certification

• DBS
• Driving license and own car

Work authorisation

United Kingdom

Work Location

In person